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White-marked Tussock Moth - Orgyia leucostigma
Copyright © 2005 Lynette Elliott

White-marked Tussock Moth - Orgyia leucostigma
Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
June 9, 2005
Found on what I think is wild grape. Transferred to other surfaces for better lighting. A greenish caterpillar with four white tufts, black pencils near the head and brown pencils near the tail.

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Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 10 June, 2005 - 7:25am
Last updated 28 May, 2008 - 7:39am

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